Akshay Bhat
About Akshay Bhat
Akshay Bhat is the Threat Intel Lead at Notion, where he has worked since 2023. He has a background in machine learning and security, with previous roles at Global Visual Memory, Twitter, and Dropbox, and holds a PhD in Information Science from Cornell University.
Work at Notion
Akshay Bhat serves as the Threat Intel Lead at Notion, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on designing and implementing detection and alerting systems tailored for the Security, Trust & Safety teams. His responsibilities include investigating Advanced Persistent Threats, utilizing Notion for Malware Command and Control (C2) and delivery. His work contributes to enhancing the overall security posture of the organization.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Notion, Akshay Bhat was the Founder of Global Visual Memory from 2022 to 2023. He also worked at Twitter as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at Dropbox lasted from 2017 to 2020, where he held the position of Tech Lead Platform Threat Research. In these roles, he developed systems and strategies to improve security and machine learning capabilities.
Technical Contributions
During his time at Twitter, Akshay developed a new system using Snowflake and Python to enhance detection and alerting capabilities, replacing the previous Splunk-based system. At Dropbox, he designed and implemented detection and alerting systems specifically for security-related teams. His technical skills are integral to his roles in threat intelligence and security research.
Education and Expertise
Akshay Bhat holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Science from Cornell University, where he studied from 2012 to 2017. He also earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer Science from the same institution, completing his studies from 2010 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in threat intelligence and machine learning.